Difference between revisions of "Radial Arm Saw"

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The '''Radial Arm Saw''' is a DeWalt Model 1251.
 
The '''Radial Arm Saw''' is a DeWalt Model 1251.
  
 
More versatile version of the [[Benchtop_Mitre_Saw|Benchtop Mitre Saw]].
 
More versatile version of the [[Benchtop_Mitre_Saw|Benchtop Mitre Saw]].
  
The Radial Arm Saw is currently located against a wall in the Workshop. This unfortunately makes it unsuitable for Rip-Sawing shown in some on-line videos. A dedicated bench may make this possible in future.
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The Radial Arm Saw is located in the Workshop.
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What it Does.
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This saw is used for cross cutting (cutting across the grain). The angle and depth of cut are easily adjustable.This makes it useful when cutting tenon joints and lap joints. If you read the manual or watch certain videos you will see that it is cabable of other woodworking operations such as ripping ( cutting along the grain). At the Hackspace we consider these to be unsafe and must not be performed.
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ToDo  :Operating Instructions, Safe Use, Maintenance.
  
TODO: What it Does, Operating Instructions, Safe Use, Maintenance.
 
  
Looks Like: Photo to follow.
 
  
 
==Web videos==
 
==Web videos==

Revision as of 11:01, 26 May 2022

Radial Arm Saw
Tool RadialArmSaw.jpeg
Manufacturer DeWalt
Model Model 1251
AKA {{{aka}}}
Obtained
Location Workshop
Team Woodworking
Induction Required No
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Status Defunct
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The Radial Arm Saw is a DeWalt Model 1251.

More versatile version of the Benchtop Mitre Saw.

The Radial Arm Saw is located in the Workshop.

What it Does.

This saw is used for cross cutting (cutting across the grain). The angle and depth of cut are easily adjustable.This makes it useful when cutting tenon joints and lap joints. If you read the manual or watch certain videos you will see that it is cabable of other woodworking operations such as ripping ( cutting along the grain). At the Hackspace we consider these to be unsafe and must not be performed.

ToDo :Operating Instructions, Safe Use, Maintenance.


Web videos